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New chair for VicHealth
VicHealth board member Ian Hamm has been named the new chair of the organisation, replacing former federal Health Minister and longtime Gellibrand MP, Nicola Roxon…
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Shoppers reminded of consumer rights ahead of Christmas
Shoppers preparing for the biggest sales period of the year are being reminded that consumer protections apply to discounted items just as much as full-price…
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Grants programs to honour veterans
Applications now open for two grants programs aimed at upgrading Victoria’s veterans memorials. The Veterans Capital Works Grant Program will provide grants of up to…
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Renters rights strengthened
New rental protection laws aimed at making renting safer and fairer for the hundreds of thousands of Victorians, came into effect on 25 November. The…
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New lights and fences for Newport
Newport Storm Football Club is set for a bright future thanks to new sports field lighting and park fencing at its home ground at AW…
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Raf to make one last hospital visit
When ABC Melbourne mornings presenter Raf Epstein broadcasts his show from outside the old Footscray Hospital on Wednesday, he won’t just be marking the end…
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Delivering the festive parcel frenzy
Australia Post’s Hoppers Crossing Delivery Centre is in the middle of its busiest time of year. Jaidyn Kennedy visited the team to get a peek…
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Music for Max, money for kids
A group of local musicians are preparing to again take to a Footscray stage to celebrate the life of a friend lost to suicide. The…
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Picnic at the park
Locals are being invited to a picnic in the park in Braybrook. Youngsters will have the opportunity to ride on a pony, get their face…
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Christmas toy drive on the move
The annual Christmas Toy Drive run by western suburbs based not-for-profit, West Welcome Wagon, is underway again in an effort to ensure children from asylum…
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Midsumma to again go west
The program for next year’s Midsumma Festival has been released, with events to again be held in the west. Pride of our Footscray Bar will…
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Community Calendar
Bridge Club The Williamstown Bridge Club has bridge sessions each week on Weds night at 7.25pm and Friday afternoon at 1.25pm for experienced players and…
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Blondie re-creation returns
One of the most influential bands of the late 20th century will be celebrated at Kindred Bandroom on Sunday 7 December with a performance of…
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Meet the Faces of Wyndham
A portrait alone could never tell a person’s entire story. Concept artist and photographer David Mullins’ Faces of Wyndham project has proved it can be…
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Fisher brings the festive cheer
Caroline Springs families are set for a burst of free festive cheer when award-winning children’s entertainer Bethany Fisher brings her Christmas Spectacular Show to town…
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